Results Are In!

Finally, the results from the 2 assignments I have submitted so far are in.  I got 54 (2:2 equiv') for Counselling Skills and Process 1 and I got 58 (2:2 equiv') for my Humanistics Theories and Principles essay and 72 (some kind of first) for the presentation part of this assignment.

Athough the results are pretty good for a first year attempt, I am still conscious of the fact that I couldn't hit level 4 at Northern College.  I have set my goal for university at a 2:1, that is the lowest degree I want to leave with.  If I keep getting marks like that, I will not make my goal target.

I am still suffering with the social aspect of my uni' life, and do miss my friends and family very much.  When I was at home, I didn't visit them very much but being away from home has made me realise just how much I appreciate and love them.  Fiona came to York on Monday (14th February) with Cameron and Shakila.  That was really special for me, to be able to spend the day with them.  We looked around town, came back to uni' for lunch and then went back in to town.  If it had been a nicer day, we could have done a lot more..............but there's always the good weather after Easter to come.  York is usually a heat trap and some really good days out can be had.

I have decided, in an attempt to lose weight and support a worthy cause, to give up all forms of takeaway for lent this year.  The takeaways will not be happy but The Salvation Army in Doncaster will be :).  I have decided that all donations, and the money I save from not eating takeaways, will go to support DREAM (a project of Doncaster Salvation Army).  More information about DREAM can be found by clicking on the 'donate' button below.  This will take to my JustGiving page.

Semester Two Slip-Ups

Semester Two is due to start on Monday (1st February) but I still do not know my full timetable.............how shit is that?  What makes it even more shittier is the fact that additonal support services are now under pressure to arrange a support worker when the timetable is finally completed.

The original elective module I selected has been cancelled, but I discovered it second hand from another student.............I wasn't on the email list!  Now!  The second module I have chosen is running at the same time as a core module, can you believe it?

Registry and Faculty keep telling me to talk to each department, so they both don't know what is going on.  So I have sent an email to the head of department informing them that I will transfer to another university unless I am given a module that I would like to do...................after all, I'm paying for it!

Better Late Than Never

Wow!  I haven't been on here for a while have I?  What have I been up to?  Well!  I spent a new years eve with one of my very few best mates, he had a wee party at his house.  It was ace!  He laid on a wee buffet, I took a joint of ham along (which went down quite well) and we listened to music, played on the wii, had a laugh and got slightly merry.  We brought the new year in hand in hand to Auld Lang Syne...........then drunk some more-haha!

I completed my Counselling Skills essay the best I could.  I didn't really understand what the criteria was aksing of me, so I just did it my way making sure I covered what I thought it was telling me to-hahaha!  I came back to uni' on the 10th January (Sunday) as I had to print off and hand my essay in by the Tuesday.  I just have to wait for the outcome now, fingers crossed!

Before coming back, I booked tickets to Inverness for the end of February.  I am going to see a new celtic rock band play at Hoots'.  Coast are a Southern based band who recently released their deut album entitled 'Coast'.  What a fantastically inspirational album it is too, I really can't wait to meet the lads and share a beer with them.  The lead singer of the band is Paul Eastham who is an amazing pianist.  You can find out more about Coast by visiting their website at www.coastrock.co.uk.  You can also check out the various videos on Youtube and Facebook (I will add some to my video section too).

12th January (Tuesday) was my first day volunteering for The Wilberforce Trust in York.  As part of my 'Helping in the Community' module, we have to do a certain number of hours.  I am a befriending volunteer and sit and talk to a service user in their home for an hour each week.  There is the opportunity for me to do more hours by undertaking training abd getting involved with events and group activities.

After my first volunteering session, I disappeard home again as I had a PS3 coming that week.  I got home to find my keyboard wasn't working, so had to fork out for another.  I did bring the old one back here to test, but it still doesn't work..........I'm making good use of the wireless mouse here though-hehe!

Today (Wednesday 20th January), I went to see the Physio again.  I'm having trouble with my left thigh area, I get a pins and needles sensation in it on a frequent basis.  She prodded and poked me (which was quite enjoyable really, even if it did hurt) and came to the conclusion that I must have trapped nerves.......maybe something to do with my back pain.  I've to continue with the exercises that she gave me, with the addition of another, and go back in a few weeks.

I have just listened to Coast and am now listening to The GiveWay, which is making me feel tired-haha!  The GiveWay are a four piece celtic band from Scotland.  The girls have been influenced by music from an early age and have been involved with their current project since 1998.  In 2008, Brian Hurran (of Runrig) produced a cover single for the girls entitled 'The Water Is Wide'.  This can be heard at www.myspace.com/givewaymusic.